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29. Why don't these courageous defenders of our country want to go on the record?

Mon Jan 11, 2021, 03:42 PM

Jan 2021

They'll talk to Frank Luntz, but they won't talk to the American people? They won't go on record in defense of the Constitution and the country? I'm disinclined to believe that any of them have the integrity to stand up to Donald Trump if they're afraid to go public.

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*Big* news is on the (R) Senate side: There are at least 10 Republican senators who may vote for con [View all] MelissaB Jan 2021 OP

I hope this is real. We need 17. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #1

And when Corporate America starts pulling endorsements & campaign money, Budi Jan 2021 #11

We need 50% of senators who are present, so if 3-4 get expelled/disqualified...nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #58

Need 2/3. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #59

Of those present. From the Constitution: Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #60

Yup. Fine by me if some have only enough integrity to run and hide, and some stand up for America. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #63

correction: 2/3 of those present Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2021 #61

I suspect a number of Senate Republicans will suddenly have cstanleytech Jan 2021 #70

Hope it is real too. Lokee11 Jan 2021 #62

Impeachment must happen, conviction or not. Chris Christie said it all yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #66

I'd be more comfortable with 30 jmowreader Jan 2021 #71

Wow wryter2000 Jan 2021 #2

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Well said. OnDoutside Jan 2021 #8

True, but the landscape is different this time around. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2021 #17

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Reasons such as LIFE OR DEATH. They are all in danger until rebellion is crushed, top down. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #34

Good. There will be no working with Republicans, until they admit the lies and capital still_one Jan 2021 #4

That will grow as more stuff comes out. gibraltar72 Jan 2021 #5

Repug senators staying away from the vote RockCreek Jan 2021 #6

Question for Constitutional experts Wednesdays Jan 2021 #57

Rachel Maddow asked Lawrence Tribe last week RockCreek Jan 2021 #72

Awesome, thanks. Wednesdays Jan 2021 #75

Let's play guess the Ten GOP Senators obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #7

I like your list. MelissaB Jan 2021 #12

I know Ernst is insane and a huge Trumper obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #13

We've gotten fooled by Collins before MiniMe Jan 2021 #18

I know -- I really only feel confident about Romney, Murkoski obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #21

Yeah, but now Suze will be "REALLY CONCERNED!" Also ... 11 Bravo Jan 2021 #39

I wouldn't bet on Collins for anything except to vote for anything Donnie wants her to ... marble falls Jan 2021 #42

Concerned Collins was just re-elected to a new 6 year term yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #69

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Only if it's a sincere embracenment of Democratic principle. They can defie Trump as Republican ... marble falls Jan 2021 #43

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Manchin voted to convict the first time. This is way worse so I think he would again nt yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #68

Toomey is probably a yes. bearsfootball516 Jan 2021 #24

Like Collins, he usually disappoints obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #30

I have to wonder if McConnell doesn't end up on that list. Gore1FL Jan 2021 #31

I think you're right. Mitchie's time is about done. He can go retire to that little dacha ... marble falls Jan 2021 #46

I almost put McConnell on the list as a Maybe obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #56

Possibly Portman BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #45

If these senators want to send a serious msg. to the Country about insurrection (supporting, etc., SWBTATTReg Jan 2021 #65

Yeah, right... stillcool Jan 2021 #9

But Schumer will obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #14

Do we trust Frank Luntz? Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #10

No. Midnight Writer Jan 2021 #23

He hasn't been towing the Trump line Sugarcoated Jan 2021 #33

I haven't heard him apologize for all the shit he pulled... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #73

I will take the Trump Exit ramp with Luntz... dchill Jan 2021 #36

If taken up AFTER Inauguration, there just might be 17. maxsolomon Jan 2021 #15

Hell, at that point Cruz & Hawley might do it to prevent Trump from running again. robertpaulsen Jan 2021 #74

I had reposted a tweet by George Conway last week where he said they have the 17 votes needed to onetexan Jan 2021 #16

Was going to cite that Conway tweet DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #20

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And that's the real problem. Are they getting on the bandwagon to make things work here ... marble falls Jan 2021 #47

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And it's not just the party affiliation, it's the purposeful criminality and pork barrelling ... marble falls Jan 2021 #51

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I think the plan is some don't show up for the vote... Jon King Jan 2021 #25

Could see that happening obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #32

If his vote was needed, might Pence vote to impeach? Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #27

Pence's role would be in the Senate and if this were going on while he was still in office as VP BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #49

"depending on what Democrats say and do" Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #28

Why don't these courageous defenders of our country want to go on the record? gratuitous Jan 2021 #29

This is a Constitution/Patriot/RuleofLaw vote bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #35

Do the right thing, people. Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #37

Dump it on the Dems to fix it, to clean up their mess! Well eff that! Miigwech Jan 2021 #38

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Not impressed. In other words they "might" vote for conviction AFTER trump is out of office. in2herbs Jan 2021 #40

Here's two reasons more of the (R) senators may surprise us and vote to convict flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #41

+1 ancianita Jan 2021 #52

Probably doesn't mean much, they'll make sure it never comes to a vote prior to the 20th. Amishman Jan 2021 #53

seeing qazplm135 Jan 2021 #54

When do Warnock & Ossoff get sworn in? AdamGG Jan 2021 #55

10...whelmed, I am. Not over or under. Just meh whelmed. catrose Jan 2021 #64

Wonder if many more articles can be passed in the House after dems gain access to wiggs Jan 2021 #67

Yes! and if enough of the others stay away we could make 2/3! n/t AntiFascist Jan 2021 #76

10 doesn't get us to 67 davekriss Jan 2021 #78